CapeFirst

A movement fighting for the Cape’s right to self-determination.

A Cape to be proud of. A home worth defending.

[CapeFirst @Cape1st]

DISCLAIMER:

On 25 March 2026, the Referendum Party merged into Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) to advance its core mission: Cape Independence and the realisation of self-determination through a united political vehicle, supported by a cooperation agreement with the Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG).

The VF Plus already maintains established social media platforms at both national and Western Cape level (@VFPlus), making the continued use of the Referendum Party’s accounts unnecessary within the party structure.

Accordingly, rather than allowing these platforms to go inactive, the Referendum Party has formally donated its social media accounts to a new initiative: Cape First.

Cape First is a grassroots-driven project focused on expanding awareness of self-determination in the Cape as a response to the growing challenges we face. It will complement the work of existing organisations while filling a critical gap in the movement.

These pages will now be rebranded and operated under Cape First going forward.

[Cape Independence Advocacy Group @LetsFreeTheCape]

PRESS STATEMENT: CIAG signs cooperation agreement with VF Plus

The Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) and the Freedom Front Plus (@VFPlus) have signed a co-operation agreement and will actively collaborate on matters of shared interest. A key focus will be the operationalisation of the right to self-determination within South Africa.

Self-determination is a peremptory norm of international law (jus cogens), which is binding upon all states and gives rise to erga omnes obligations. The South African Constitution accommodates this reality, both directly in section 235, which leaves the door open for all forms of self-determination (“or in any other way”), and indirectly in sections 39, 231, 232, and 233.

South Africa’s continued underperformance under the GNU, despite the ANC no longer holding an outright majority, demonstrates a critical truth: the problem is not just the party of government; it is the system of government. Requiring a country the size of Western Europe, with twelve official languages and a population made up of four major ethnic groups drawn from vastly differing historical and cultural traditions, to reach a singular national consensus upon which all agree is lunacy.

The operationalisation of the right to self-determination is the obvious solution, allowing sub-national communities to decide for themselves how they wish to be governed and which policies they wish to pursue. This is to the benefit of all South Africans, and self-determination can be exercised in many forms, ranging from devolved policing and transport, to cultural and linguistic autonomy, federal systems of government, and ultimately sovereign independence.

The VF Plus is highly respected, domestically and internationally, with representatives in the National Assembly and eight out of nine provincial legislatures. This agreement will greatly enhance CIAG’s ability to advance its mission.

[Paul Siwela @presmlo10]

Matebeleland Liberation Organisation expresses its unwavering support & solidarity with you,as we share common hopes values,& aspirations for justice, dignity &self-determination.
Wishing you enduring success on this historic path towards a free,secure, & prosperous future.

[Robert King @realRobertCK]

The end of a chapter and the start of another.

SA politics is realigning - but it’s not just votes that must change. The system itself must change.

Self-determination is the answer - and the @VFPlus is prepared to advance it.

Refill your popcorn 🍿
You’ll love what comes next.

[VRYHEIDSFRONT PLUS @VFPlus]

VF Plus 🤝 Referendum Party

Die geweldige groei van die VF Plus oor die laaste maande en die aansluiting van duisende nuwe lede het vandag verdere momentum gekry met die besluit van Referendum Party om te ontbind en sy gewig by die VF Plus in te gooi.
📲 Lees die mediaverklaring op https://t.co/aplfGm3eu5

The tremendous growth of the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) over the past months as thousands of new members joined gained further momentum today with the Referendum Party’s decision to dissolve and throw its weight behind the Freedom Front Plus.
📲 Read the media release on https://t.co/aplfGm3eu5 @MulderCorn @VoteReferendum

[CapeFirst @Cape1st]

Today, the Referendum Party has formally merged with the Freedom Front Plus.

A realignment is underway in South African politics, and the @VFPlus is emerging as the clearest choice for those seeking to advance self-determination and Cape Independence.

https://t.co/zcxyeCQvaY

[CapeFirst @Cape1st]

The next step is approaching.
Be ready.

[Cape Independence Advocacy Group @LetsFreeTheCape]

The DA made a very definite choice - to have one finger on the national govt steering wheel rather than to fight for federalism and/or independence and to control the WC where voters have given then full control for two decades

The WC people have been sold short

[Cape Independence Advocacy Group @LetsFreeTheCape]

"South Africa’s constitution, Section 235, already recognizes the right of peoples within its borders to self-determination. South Africa’s ICJ submission has now elevated that recognition to an international legal obligation. Pretoria cannot invoke the ICJ’s authority domestically while excluding the ICJ’s conclusions internationally."

- writes @grantgochin, Emeritus Special Envoy for Diaspora Affairs of the African Union.

Link to article below 👇

[Cape Independence Advocacy Group @LetsFreeTheCape]

ROBERT KING writes: FARM ATTACKS in South Africa are not isolated incidents but a systemic CRISIS driving the need for SELF-DETERMINATION to better protect affected rural communities.

Originally written at the request of German newspaper Junge Freiheit.

https://t.co/OFm4jkWjUt

[Cape Independence Advocacy Group @LetsFreeTheCape]

"Western Cape authorities should not hesitate to use the full extent of their constitutional powers – and the rights afforded under international law – to safeguard the people to whom they swore an oath to serve and protect."

Article by @realRobertCK below 👇

[CapeFirst @Cape1st]

Do you believe that the GNU is succeeding?

A. YES
B. NO

[Cape Independence Advocacy Group @LetsFreeTheCape]

"Stupid is as stupid does"

[CapeFirst @Cape1st]

1994: Poland and South Africa start at roughly the same level.

2024: Poland is almost 3× richer.

2025 growth tells the same story:
Poland: 3.6%
South Africa: 1.1%

The ANC blames history, but the real cause is bad policy.

South Africa is failing. The Cape doesn’t have to fail with it.

[CapeFirst @Cape1st]

.@willempet: "For the United States, an independent Western Cape would offer a whole range of strategic advantages that the current South African government simply cannot provide".

https://t.co/LTOgn4ZdAN

[Cape Independence Advocacy Group @LetsFreeTheCape]

PRICELESS: Don't wait until it is too late to realise what we. The Cape of Good Hope is unique. We are not like the rest of South Africa, but we are becoming like the rest of South Africa. Our best future lies in charting our own course, not allowing others to chart it for us #CapeIndependence #SelfDetermination

[CapeFirst @Cape1st]

Do you want to remain trapped on the ANC’s sinking ship?

Or do you want the keys to a First World future?

🚪 The door is there.
🔑 It’s time to unlock it.

Cape Independence is the ultimate form of self-determination for the people of the Cape.

[CapeFirst @Cape1st]

"It's important now that we're brave and... we take the most of this opportunity because it might not last forever!"

RP Leader @philcraig2 spoke to @boermedia at last week's Future of Nations Conference.

https://t.co/HbTrr0VFGL

[CapeFirst @Cape1st]

Help us raise awareness for CAPE INDEPENDENCE

As our rates raise, land invasions grew across the Western Cape and the GNU fails to deliver on its promises, the need for Cape Independence is needed now more than ever.

Join us on the 7th March in Parow to start spreading the word.

[CapeFirst @Cape1st]

2018: An ancient milkwood forest in Hermanus was nearly wiped out by LAND INVASIONS.

2022: Driftsands Nature Reserve in Blue Downs lost its protected status after LAND INVASIONS.

How much more of our NATURAL HERITAGE will we sacrifice to LAND INVADERS?

When is ENOUGH ENOUGH?